4th of July Update...a Month Late!!

It's been a fun summer so far. Justin and I have tried to get out as much as possible. We took Shelby on a bike ride to downtown a couple of weekends ago. She did so well...riding behind Daddy of course. We borrowed our friends' Chariot, and of course we need one now. It was the 4th of July. We dodged the parade this year, but maybe next year we'll venture out for the candy-throwing, beauty-queen-waving, Harley Davidson-driving event.

Jen, YOU are an IRONMAN!

On June 22, my sister crossed the finish line of what may be her greatest race ever...the 2008 Coeur d'Alene Ironman. For those of you who don't know, the race begins with a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and finishing with a marathon, 26.2 miles of running. And she completed all three disciplines in 12 and a half hours! Words can't really express how I felt as I watched her push her body to limits she and I never thought were possible. Suzanne and I were on the verge of tears for the entire race...just knowing what she was overcoming mentally, spiritually, and physically was even humbling for us, and we were just on the sidelines. Way to go Jen, you are an IRONMAN!

Loving the Outdoors

Shelby loves being outside, but she isn't so sure about being in the grass. She doesn't want to sit in it, so she'll stand as long as she can and then she'll squat. Then she'll stand back up, and squat again. If she happens to fall she'll raise her left leg up so it isn't touching the grass. I'm not sure why she's so partial to her left leg. Her poor right leg always gets the short end of the deal!